Case study · Restaurants & cafés
Balance Bar, New Romney
Specifically, Bar grill kitchen installation — Bar and grill kitchen design and installation inside a former bank on New Romney High Street — anthracite Bioclad cladding, Blue Seal cookline, Buddy smoker, Maidaid glasswasher, Scotsman ice machine and full bar equipment, delivered in two stages over 6 weeks.
Client
Balance Bar
Location
New Romney, Kent
Project value
£50k–£100k
Build time
6 weeks
The brief
Bar grill kitchen installation: kitchen fit for a bar and grill inside a former bank
Additionally, Balance Bar is a bar and grill restaurant on New Romney High Street — set inside a former bank, with the original architectural features preserved throughout a complete interior renovation. Furthermore, The business runs on a notable model: 100% of profits go to charities focused on brain tumour research and support. Moreover, When the venue was being fitted out in 2021, the kitchen needed to be both properly functional and visually appropriate for a space where diners have a sightline into the kitchen.
Also, KCK were brought in early in the project. In particular, The works were delivered in two stages — the first during the building fit-out phase while awaiting the power connection, the second once the electrical supply was in place and full equipment installation could proceed.
What we did
Two-stage fit-out delivered over 6 weeks
Stage 1 — surfaces, extraction and ventilation
Specifically, anthracite grey Bioclad UPVC hygienic wall cladding installed throughout the kitchen — chosen for both its antibacterial properties and its aesthetic fit with the venue's upscale interior. In particular, grey Altro Stronghold slip-resistant flooring laid across the kitchen floor. Also, wall-mounted extraction canopy installed above the cooking line. Therefore, cO₂ safety sensor fitted in line with current commercial ventilation requirements. Indeed, all of Stage 1 completed while the wider building refurbishment was ongoing and before the permanent power supply was connected.
Stage 2 — equipment fit-out
Additionally, blue Seal cooking appliances installed across the main cookline. In particular, buddy smoker installed — a key piece of equipment for the grill menu. Also, maidaid glasswasher and dishwasher for warewashing. Therefore, scotsman ice machine for the bar. Indeed, gram refrigeration for cold storage. In particular, cED bespoke stainless steel fabrications throughout — benches, sinks and shelving specified and built to suit the kitchen footprint. Also, bar equipment supplied and installed to support the full front-of-house drinks operation.
Equipment specified
Specified for a bar and grill operation
- Blue Seal cooking appliances — main cookline
- Buddy smoker — grill menu centrepiece
- Maidaid glasswasher and dishwasher — warewashing
- Scotsman ice machine — bar service
- Gram refrigeration — cold storage
- CED bespoke stainless steel fabrication — benches, sinks, shelving
- Bar equipment — full front-of-house drinks installation
- Wall-mounted extraction canopy — above cookline
- CO₂ safety sensor — ventilation compliance
- Anthracite grey Bioclad UPVC wall cladding — full kitchen coverage
- Grey Altro Stronghold safety flooring — slip-resistant throughout
The installation
Inside the finished kitchen and bar
The outcome
A fully operational kitchen inside a purpose-driven venue
Notably, Balance Bar opened on New Romney High Street with a properly specified bar and grill kitchen — surfaces, extraction, cooking equipment and bar fit-out all delivered in two stages across the building's refurbishment programme. Therefore, A venue with a clear purpose: all profits to brain tumour charities. Consequently, Designed and installed entirely in-house, direct appointment.
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